Luxury in-home dining experiences this Valentine’s Day

We used to have going out-out, now it’s all about staying in-in. While some of us enjoy the comforts of being at home, I’m sure lots would prefer to be dining out if they could. Either way, it is nice to treat ourselves for a special occasion. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’ve put together my ideas for a romantic meal at home. These will arrive at your door, with minimal preparation required.

Noble House Prepared

Noble House Prepared offers upmarket dining from the comfort of your own home.

Choose from a range of dishes including harissa and pomegranate chicken, chateaubriand fillet of beef and vegetarian butternut squash and goats cheese pithivier. You can also order starters and desserts. Think decadent Intense Chocolate Pot with Cream and Lime.

Place your order for Valentine’s Day by 10^th February. Prices from £40 for a meal for two persons, excluding alcohol.

Delivery is nationwide. Visit www.noblehouseprepared.com for more details.

Antona at Home

Antona at Home is an exquisite home food delivery range that brings the luxury of Michelin starred dining to your door. Their specific Valentine’s menu offers five courses. There are options for both meat eaters and vegetarians.

Each course is pre-prepared by a team of top chefs. This means minimum effort required to put together an exquisite meal for two. Prices start at £60pp. Seasonal Antona at Home set menus are also available, at £45pp.

Order before noon on Tuesday 9th February. Delivery will be on Friday 12th or Saturday 13th February. Visit www.antonaathome.co.uk for more details.

Root Kitchen

Root Kitchen is on a mission to fill Britain’s freezers with amazing 100% plant based frozen meals. This innovative and healthy approach to ready meals makes life much easier for those following a vegan, plant-based or flexitarian diet.

Options include Tofu Tikka Masala, Moussaka and the Italian-inspired Aubergine Al Forno. Any of these sound a perfect decadent treat for a romantic meal at home.

Root Kitchen ready meals are available to order on www.rootkitchen.uk. Alternatively they’re on online supermarkets The Vegan Kind and Frozenly. 

Root Kichen get bonus points from me as they offer an environmentally friendly and convenient solution. All meals are in recyclable packaging and arrive via a carbon neutral courier.

Mandira’s Kitchen

Mandira’s Kitchen creates top quality Indian ready meals using local ingredients. If you’re a spice fan, this is the perfect Valentine’s culinary experience for you.

Bringing some spice to Valentines Day, Mandira’s Kitchen have prepared a set menu. This includes a selection of samosas; Chicken Rezala / Paneer Butter Masala; Cashew and Cranberry Pulao. And there’s more – Alu Gobi; Dal Makhani; Naan Bread; Spiced Crackers; Tomato and Date Chutney. For dessert, Mango and Cardamom Gelato; Chai and heart shaped chilli chocolates.

This is all for £50 including delivery. You can also add wine or gin to your order.

Tom Savano Cocktails and Snack Set

Tom Savano is my go to for luxury, pre-mixed cocktails. This carefully curated set of cocktails paired with savoury, artisan snacks, is perfect to get your evening started. Prefer drinks and nibbles as a way to celebrate your Valentine’s Day? Then Tom Savano has done the work for you.

Tom’s cocktails are designed to take you on a tour of the world, visiting beautiful destinations. We may not be able to go very far at the moment, but these cocktails can help you dream about your next trip.

Order online from https://tomsavano.com for £45.

If you find yourself in the Cotswolds and want a fine dining experience, try Russell’s of Broadway.